cookingfat50 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 do you think my wife may have a claim against hospital or the surgeon that did the op. 2 yearsago in september my wife got up from chair and slipped a disc, she ended up in the northern and then claremont where a surgeon, decised to re move a dulge on a disc pressing on her spine, form that time she as been in constant pain. and walks with cruches, because she was screaming with pain she is on constant mophine, she had been due to start a new jod 6 weeks after her op but had to tu, then for 6 months she was going to the hallamshire evvery week with a line in her neck to recieve antibiotics cause she had an infection in her spine which she got from the op but a slight infection marker is still there and as not worked or likely to rvry work again after 40yrs of working do you think she as a claim.PS while she was in the northern she was in so much pain i asked to see a doctor. but never saw one first i got a nurse, then a sister, then a senior sister, finally a matron but nwever who we wanted a doctor, they closed ranks and swept it away saying it would settle down thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I once had a slip disk, I was fined for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Probably not. The surgeon might've recommended that the dulge (bulge?) be removed, but your wife approved the procedure. Unfortunately, not all operations are successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger lily Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I sympathise with your wife,I had the same operation when I was 19 years old and am now 26.my back has never been the same since.I've had to have spinal injections, endless physio, and still suffer horrendous back pain from time to time.I also lost the reflex in my left ankle. unfortunately I don't think you'll be able to take action against this because there are risks from any operation,and back surgery is very risky anyway.I've been told to basically put up with any back pain I suffer with now as my back will probably never be the same again.I hope your wife gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedypete0 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 i had 3 discs operated on in 1973 no problem with it for 30 odd years then 3 years ago i had to have another op for the same problem agian a good outcome with no problem but i suppose sme outcomes will not be as good as others but usually the possible risks are pointed out before you consent to the op i am sorry to hear of your problems since the op & hope that they can sort them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Probably not. The surgeon might've recommended that the dulge (bulge?) be removed, but your wife approved the procedure. Unfortunately, not all operations are successful. Exactly! I'm in the same position with failed back surgery ..but it's a risk you take when you sign that paper before the operation. I am on meds for pain and have to walk with a crutch .. I have days when I can't move as the back spasms too intensely but I would never think of blaming th surgeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wornout53 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Whilst I have every sympathy with your wife I do not think it would be right to try to sue. Before any operation the risks are explained and it is made clear that not every operation will have a good outcome so by signing the consent form you are accepting the risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturels Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I agree with the above. Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong and there isnt much chance of you receiving compensation. However, for many of you who suffer from back pain and have tried everything else, physio, osteo etc, then please think about trying acupuncture. I know I am biased as I do this as a profession, but I see so many patients who have suffered for a long time and improve within a few weeks of trying it. There are plenty of acupuncturists around sheffield area (central and on the outskirts, (just make sure you try someone specialised in TCM and not medical acupuncture as they are better qualified). Hope this helps. Megan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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